SCADA Engineer II or III

Deriva Energy

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Attractive Bonus Potential

Job summary

Deriva Energy is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer in Charlotte, NC to design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems supporting data center operations as well as wind, solar and battery energy storage projects. The role requires strong technical skills and proactive problem solving to ensure optimal system performance.

Expect to collaborate with IT and operations teams, travel up to 10% to site locations, and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for plant support.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
1+ year of relevant engineering experience beyond degree.
Willing to travel up to 10% to support sites.
24/7 on-call for SCADA/Plant Support.

Responsibilities

Design and develop SCADA systems for data centers and renewable facilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements.
Troubleshoot SCADA hardware and software components.
Test, validate, and tune system performance.
Maintain configuration documentation and changes.
Provide end-user training on SCADA operations.
Manage data connections between OPS centers, data servers, and SCADA components.
Coordinate with IT as primary contact for plant operations.
Provide NERC CIP guidance for asset compliance.

Skills

SCADA systems

OT Networking

Troubleshooting

Modbus/OPC

Programmings: Structured Text

Relays/RTU/PLC/HMIs

Ignition/VTScada

Data Center Ops

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Ignition

VTScada

PI data historian

RTAC/SEL devices

Job description

Overview

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations.

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced SCADA Engineer to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems supporting data center operations as well as Wind, Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This position requires strong technical acumen and advanced problem-solving abilities to ensure optimal system performance.

This position is located in Charlotte, NC.

Responsibilities

Design and develop SCADA systems to monitor and control Electrical and Mechanical equipment in data centers and other mission critical facilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to SCADA systems, including hardware and software components
Conduct system testing, validation, and performance tuning to ensure optimal functionality
Maintain documentation for system configurations, changes, and updates
Provide technical support and training to end-users on SCADA operations
Maintain data connections between Remote Operations Center, corporate data servers and OEM SCADA, RTU, OPC Servers, etc.
Coordinate with IT (internal and 3rd party) as primary point of contact for plant operations
Provide NERC CIP guidance and support to ensure all assets are in compliance

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
One (1) year or more of relevant engineering experience in addition to a bachelor's degree in engineering
Must be able and willing to travel to various locations to support area manager's various sites on a frequent basis (Up to 10% Travel)
Must be able to respond to SCADA, Command Center & Plant Support outside normal working hours (24/7 on-call team rotation)

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years or more of relevant engineering experience in addition to a bachelor's degree in engineering
Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Experience with OT Equipment such as SCADA systems, RTU’s, PI data historians, etc. Ignition or VTScada
Experience with networking concepts, infrastructure (TCP/IP, ports, basic troubleshooting)
Experience with Building Automation or Control Systems
Knowledge of basic components/operations of power plants, with firsthand experience on renewable projects
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Experience working with industry leading SCADA systems
Experience with SEL RTAC, Relays, RTU, PLC and HMIs
Networking skills and experience with standard communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC, Serial & DNP
Programming skills in Structured Text, Ladder Logic for automation tasks and scripting

Working Conditions

This position is located in Charlotte, NC
Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Deriva Energy facility
Must be able and willing to travel to various locations to support area manager's various sites
Must be able to respond to O&M Support outside normal working hours (Team on-call rotation)
Travel up to 10%
Valid driver’s license
Must be able to lift up to and carry up to 25lbs
The hiring manager may elect to fill this position at the higher-level dependent upon skills and experience

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Attractive Bonus Potential

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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